Senior Employee Relations

The Purpose 

The Senior Employee Relations Representative role is a pivotal partner to our business and our employees in Ireland. 

This Sr. Employee Relations Representative position provides a great opportunity to make a positive impact on the health, safety, and overall workplace experience for Boston Scientific employees.  

This role consists of conducting confidential investigations involving conduct, discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in accordance with BSC policies, local laws, regulations, and requirements. This position also provides the opportunity to use consultative strategies while partnering with other peers and partners on escalations involving performance management, employee accommodations and sensitive employee situations. This position will support all functions in Ireland and the EMEA region including Commercial Divisions, Global Operations, Global Functions and Global Supply Chain organizations. 

Responsibilities

• Developing strategies and creating investigation plans prior to conducting, managing, and documenting investigations of varied complexities and scopes to help support the employee experience as well as mitigate risk for the organization.
• Conduct thorough internal investigations to gather the facts of reported employee concerns to determine any policy violations.
• Assess the severity of determined company policy breaches, involve appropriate stakeholders and provide final recommendations based on policy and company precedent.
• Consult with cross functional peers on inquiries and escalated employee matters including Legal, HR Business Partners, and People Services on a variety of sensitive matters.
• Function as the subject matter expert on company policy and be able to educate and influence the recommendation when there is a determined policy violation.
• Analyze investigations data and provide trend information to appropriate parties as well as strategic actions to address the themes and trends within a business. 

Additional Responsibilities

• Prepare clear, concise, and accurate investigative reports that summarize findings and provide recommendations for resolution. Present findings to management and other stakeholders as needed. 
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of all investigations and employee relations matters. Ensure documentation is complete, secure, and in compliance with legal and company requirements. 
• Interpret and apply company policies, procedures, and practices to ensure consistent and fair handling of employee relations matters. Provide guidance and advice to managers and employees on policy-related issues. 
• Regularly partners with Legal, HR Business Partners, and People Services on a variety of sensitive matters. 
• Represent the organization in cases where the matter is referred to mediation or a tribunal.
• Support the management of the relationship with employee representative groups or agencies on behalf of the organization.
• Manage the creation and refinement of HR policies in Ireland.
• Contribute to the evolution of the global employee relations framework and HR operating model, including programs, policies, procedures, practices, and system enhancements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.